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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Everyone’s watching Jerome Powell as warnings flash for the U.S. economy

“The July jobs report goes a long way toward providing the evidence of a weaker labor market that the Fed needs to justify cutting interest rates in the face of above-target inflation,” said Brian Rose at UBS Global Wealth Management.

Fortune

Stocks Settle Sharply Lower on Economic Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -1.60%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.96%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -1.67%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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Fed Stays Put On Rates, But Jobs Report Signals It May Regret It: This Week In Markets

The Federal Reserve didn't cave to pressure from President Donald Trump and held interest rates steady in its July meeting — one that, for the first time in over 30 years, saw two dissenting votes from board members pushing for an immediate cut.

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Dow Dives 542 Points on Soft Jobs Data: Stock Market Today

The last day of a busy week ends with the first greater-than-1% move in either direction in more than a month.

Kiplinger

Dollar Sinks and Gold Surges as Fed Rate Cut Chances Increase

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday retreated from a 2-month high and fell by -0.95%. The dollar tumbled Friday after the Jul payroll report showed the US labor market cooled more than expected, bolstering speculation the Fed may cut interest rates as soon as next month. Losses in the...

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‘The Big Short’ investor warns despite economy’s stronghold against ‘thoughtless,’ ‘unprecedented’ tariffs so far, stagflation is coming

After a week-long stock rally, the new tariff announcements have made investors “a little bit more concerned” of ongoing unpredictability, Danny Moses said.

Fortune

Bond ETFs Could Catch A Tailwind From Jobs Data

The U.S. job market created only 73,000 jobs in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, downward revisions to May and June resulted in the elimination of a whopping 258,000 jobs. That means the U.S. saw the weakest tri-monthly employment print since the pandemic, according to Bloomberg. That’s…

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Commodity Market Roundup- July’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Commodity prices turned in mixed results in July 2025. Lower liquidity during the summer could have contributed to extreme volatility in the copper market. A strong dollar and lower US government bond prices were not bullish for the commodities asset class.

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Stocks Sell Off, Gold Rallies On Tariff Turmoil, Weak Jobs Data: What's Moving Markets Friday?

It's a rough start to the new month for Wall Street, as major U.S. stock indices plunged by midday Friday, setting the stage for a negative weekly close.

Benzinga

Trump calls on Fed board to take control from Powell over interest rates

The US president has hurled insults at Jerome Powell, renewing calls for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates.

Al Jazeera

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Struggle After Underwhelming Jobs Report: Will A September Rate Cut Save The Bull Run?

The odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September surged following a surprisingly weak U.S. jobs report, reigniting bullish sentiment across crypto markets heading into a traditionally volatile trading season.

Benzinga

Federal Reserve economists aren’t sold that AI will actually make workers more productive, saying it could be a one-off invention like the light bulb

Central bank economists find generative AI “at the crossroads,” debating if it could be as revolutionary as the electric dynamo or the microscope.

Fortune

Economists Flip To Trump's Side After Jobs Data–And Jerome Powell Is Now In Trouble

Just two days after Fed Chair Jerome Powell refused to pre-commit to a September rate cut, the U.S. labor market did it for him.

Benzinga

Tariffs and Economic Jitters Hammer Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.60%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.77%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -1.67%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The Guardian - US

Trump steps up attacks on Fed’s independence amid interest rates row

US president called on top Fed officials to seize control from chair Jerome Powell if he fails to cut interest rates

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Dollar Retreats as Weak US Economic Reports Boost Fed Rate Cut Chances

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today retreated from a 2-month high and is down by -1.11%. The dollar tumbled today after the Jul payroll report showed the US labor market cooled more than expected, bolstering speculation the Fed may cut interest rates as soon as next month. Losses in the...

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Stocks Slump on Tariffs and Weak US Job Growth

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.01%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -1.75%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Shockingly bad jobs report reveals a monthslong stall and may trigger Fed rate cuts soon. ‘Powell is going to regret holding rates steady’

“September is a lock for a rate cut, and it might even be a 50-basis-point move to make up the lost time.”

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Kiplinger

Should You Buy These ETFs Before the Fed Cuts Rates?

The Fed is expected to cut the federal funds rate at the December Fed meeting, and investors should consider these ETFs as interest rates head lower.

Fortune

Dow tumbles more than 500 points as job numbers shock Wall Street and tariff 'panic' sets in

Trump, meanwhile, continues to beat the drum against Fed chair Jerome Powell.

Kiplinger

July Jobs Report Renews Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying

The July jobs report shows weakening in the labor market and lifts expectations for a September rate cut.

The Conversation

Trump’s new tariff regime has begun after months of chaos and uncertainty. But is his approach working?

The beginning of August marks the latest deadline for US president Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariff policy. This era of chaos and uncertainty began on April 2 and the situation remaims fluid. With the deadline for partners to secure a deal with Washington now passed, it’s a good time to…

International Business Times

US Job Growth Weaker Than Expected In July As Unemployment Rises

US job growth missed expectations in July, government data showed Friday, while revisions to hiring figures in recent months brought them to the weakest levels since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Benzinga

Labor Market Is Cracking–And Trump Now Threatens Fed Takeover

The U.S. labor market just offered the first major reality check on President Donald Trump's tariff-driven economic uncertainty—and it's not the message investors or the White House were hoping for.

The Guardian - US

US adds just 73,000 jobs in July amid pressure from Trump’s trade war

July jobs growth slowed amid rising signs that Trump’s tariffs are weighing on trade, prices and hiring

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